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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mrs. McNab locks the door to the house, how does the author describe it?
(a) Like an empty shell on a sandhill to fill with dry salt grains
(b) Like a relic of another age
(c) Like an abandoned shack in the highlands
(d) Like a prehistoric, dark cave

2. As Mrs. Ramsay strolls with Mr. Ramsay, who does she think should marry?
(a) Lily Briscoe and William Bankes
(b) Andrew and Prue
(c) Mr. Carmichael and Mrs. McNab
(d) Nancy and Paul

3. What is it in human beings that nature looks upon complacently?
(a) Human misery, meanness, and his torture
(b) Human family life
(c) Human relationships
(d) Human's striving for success

4. Why can't the sleep once dinner is over?
(a) They are over tired.
(b) Mr. Ramsay hung a stuffed animal with large horns on the bedroom wall.
(c) They took a nap in the afternoon.
(d) They are still excited over dinner.

5. How does Mr. Ramsay look at Lily?
(a) As if seeing her for the first time
(b) With longing
(c) With disgust
(d) With contempt

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ramsay annoyed with Mr. Ramsay when he calls the island a "poor little place"?

2. What is the only thing Mr. Tansley has to count on?

3. Who does Mrs. Ramsay think are getting engaged?

4. What is Mrs. Ramsay's opinion on human relationships?

5. What does Paul decide to do when they cannot find the brooch?

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